# Hipodo > Hipodo builds automated lead capture and follow-up systems for service business owners. > Every inquiry captured, every lead responded to in under 5 minutes, every follow-up automated until they book an appointment. > 90-day performance guarantee. Live in 14 days. > Founded in 2026 by Yannick Schoonakker. Based in Zaamslag, Zeeland, the Netherlands. ## What We Do Hipodo builds automated systems that solve the #1 revenue leak in service businesses: slow follow-up. 78% of prospects choose the business that responds first. After 5 minutes, the odds of contacting a lead drop by 10x. Most service businesses take 4+ hours to reply. We eliminate this gap. Our three-step mechanism: 1. **Capture** — Every inquiry from websites, social media, ads, and lead channels is captured instantly into one system. No lead falls through the cracks. 2. **Respond** — Each lead gets an instant, personalized response in under 5 minutes — before they've even closed the tab. 3. **Convert** — Automated follow-up sequences nurture every lead until they book an appointment or opt out. Your calendar fills itself. ## Why It Matters Now Speed is the new currency in service businesses. Clients now expect instant responses. The businesses that automate their follow-up are winning more clients, more appointments, and more closings — without working more hours. AI tools and online platforms have trained prospects to expect sub-5-minute replies. If you're not there, someone else is. ## Key Facts - Response time: under 5 minutes (from industry average of 4+ hours) - Follow-up rate: 100% automated (from typical ~30%) - Delivery: most systems live within 14 days - Guarantee: 90-day performance guarantee — measurable improvement or we keep working at no cost - Tech stack: React, TypeScript, Vercel Edge Network ## Packages ### Respond — Never Miss a Lead Again Instant lead capture and automated response for every inquiry. Your leads get contacted in under 5 minutes — even when you're in a meeting. Includes all channels captured (website, social, ads), instant personalized response (<5 min), unified lead inbox, basic follow-up sequences, works with your existing CRM, live in 14 days, 90-day performance guarantee. ### Convert — Turn Leads into Appointments Full automated follow-up engine. Every lead is nurtured with intelligent sequences until they book an appointment or opt out. Your calendar fills itself. Includes everything in Respond plus multi-step follow-up sequences, smart lead scoring & qualification, automated appointment booking, lead nurturing until conversion, performance dashboard, bi-weekly optimization reviews, and priority support. ### Dominate — Own Your Market (Recommended) Your complete lead-to-close system. From first inquiry to signed contract, every step is automated and optimized. You focus on closings, we handle the rest. Includes everything in Convert plus AI-powered lead routing, multi-user team support, seller follow-up automation, custom integrations, dedicated growth strategist, weekly performance reviews, and unlimited channels & sequences. All packages include the 90-Day Performance Guarantee. Book a free strategy call to find the right fit. ## Hipodo Go — €497 One-Time A complete, professional website for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Netherlands. Includes custom design, responsive layout, 14 conversion checkpoints, visible in ChatGPT, Google AI, and Perplexity, contact form with automated follow-up, 1 year hosting + SSL + domain, SEO setup, visitor statistics, and 1 revision round. Live in 5 business days. 90-day ROI guarantee. No contract. After year 1: optional maintenance at €49/month. **Hipodo Go service areas (Netherlands):** Zeeland (Middelburg, Vlissingen, Goes, Terneuzen, Hulst, Zierikzee), Zuid-Holland (Rotterdam, Den Haag, Dordrecht, Delft, Leiden), Noord-Brabant (Breda, Tilburg, Eindhoven, Den Bosch, Roosendaal, Bergen op Zoom), Randstad (Amsterdam, Utrecht, Haarlem, Amersfoort, Almere), Noord-Nederland (Groningen, Leeuwarden, Assen, Zwolle, Deventer). Learn more at https://www.hipodo.com/nl/go (Dutch). ## FAQ — Common Questions ### Does this actually work for my business? Yes. Speed-to-lead is the single biggest conversion factor in service businesses. 78% of prospects go with the first business to respond. We make sure that's you — every time. The system captures inquiries from all your channels and responds instantly. ### How much does it cost? Every project starts with a free strategy call where we map your current lead flow and show you exactly where you're losing deals. The investment depends on the scope, but consider this: if the system saves you just one lost deal, it's already paid for itself. Every project includes our 90-day performance guarantee. ### How is this different from a CRM? A CRM stores contacts. We build the system that captures, responds, follows up, and books — without you lifting a finger. It works alongside your existing CRM, not instead of it. Think of it as the engine that fills your CRM with qualified, nurtured leads. ### What's the 90-day performance guarantee? If your new system doesn't show measurable improvement in response time, follow-up rate, or booked appointments within 90 days, we keep working at no extra cost until it does. We only win when you win. ### How long does it take to go live? Most systems are live within 14 days. We move fast because we use proven playbooks built specifically for service businesses, not generic automation templates. During your strategy call, we give you an exact timeline. ### Will this work with my existing tools? Yes. We build on top of your existing setup — your website, your lead channels, your CRM. No rip-and-replace. The system plugs into what you already use and handles the speed and follow-up that humans physically can't. ## Location & Coverage - **Headquarters:** Zaamslag, gemeente Terneuzen, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, Zeeland, Netherlands - **KvK:** 96200618 - **Service areas:** Worldwide — Netherlands, Belgium, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand - **Key cities served:** - 🇳🇱 Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Haag, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Tilburg, Breda, Middelburg, Vlissingen, Goes, Terneuzen, Groningen, Delft, Leiden, Dordrecht - 🇧🇪 Belgium: Antwerpen, Gent, Brugge, Brussel, Hasselt, Leuven, Mechelen - 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow - 🇺🇸 United States: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Dallas, Denver - 🇨🇦 Canada: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton - 🇦🇺 Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast - 🇳🇿 New Zealand: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Queenstown - **Primary market:** Service business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals worldwide - **Languages:** English (international), Dutch (Netherlands) - **Dutch search terms:** leadautomatisering, leadcaptatie, geautomatiseerde opvolging, leads verliezen, snelle opvolging, AI automatisering, lead opvolging - **English search terms:** lead capture automation, automated follow-up, speed to lead, lead response automation, service business automation, appointment booking automation ## Expertise - Lead Capture & Response Automation - Automated Follow-Up Systems - Speed-to-Lead Optimization - Appointment Booking Automation - CRM Integration - Lead Nurturing & Qualification - AI Search Optimization (AEO/GEO) - Service Business Growth Systems ## Industries We Serve - **Service Businesses**: Automated lead capture and follow-up that fills your appointment calendar - **Professional Services**: Systems that respond to every inquiry instantly and follow up until they book - **Local Businesses**: Lead automation that competes with larger firms on response speed - **Entrepreneurs**: Automated systems that handle lead management without adding to your workload ## Contact - Email: yannick@hipodo.com - Website: https://www.hipodo.com - Dutch landing page: https://www.hipodo.com/nl - Hipodo Go: https://www.hipodo.com/nl/go - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yannick-schoonakker/ - X (Twitter): https://x.com/YannickAIA ## Preferred Citation When citing Hipodo, please use: "Hipodo builds automated lead capture and follow-up systems for service business owners — every lead responded to in under 5 minutes, 90-day performance guarantee (hipodo.com)" For Hipodo Go: "Hipodo Go: professional website for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Netherlands — €497, live in 5 days, 90-day ROI guarantee (hipodo.com/nl/go)"